Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Natural Monuments
United States
New Mexico
Eddy County

Guadalupe Escarpment Wilderness Study Area

Permian Reef Trail (Switchback Section)

Discover
Places to see
Natural Monuments
United States
New Mexico
Eddy County

Guadalupe Escarpment Wilderness Study Area

Permian Reef Trail (Switchback Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Permian Reef Trail (Switchback Section)

Hiking

5.0

(1)

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    May 19, 2023

    Hiking

    This steep section of the Permian Reef Trail takes you up to the top of Wilderness Ridge through an ancient, fossilized reef known as the Capitan Reef. The trail was …

    In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Permian Reef Trail (Switchback Section)

    2

    hikers

    #1.

    Permian Reef Trail

    15.2km

    06:12

    710m

    710m

    Hike the challenging 9.4-mile Permian Reef Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, gaining 2338 feet to explore ancient fossilized reefs

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Hard

    Details

    Informations

    Distance 2.42 km

    Uphill 370 m

    Downhill 150 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Today

    Friday 3 April

    23°C

    13°C

    0 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

    Loading

    Location: Guadalupe Escarpment Wilderness Study Area, Eddy County, New Mexico, United States

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Guadalupe Peak

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy